FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US-160 HWY

Carrying US-160 HWY over ANTELOPE CREEK

0.80 MI NW SJCT US-283, Clark, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US-160 HWY

The US-160 HWY bridge in Clark, Kansas carries US-160 HWY over ANTELOPE CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.8 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US-160 HWY compares

▲ 38.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Kansas bridges
86
Bridges in Clark · 3 in Poor condition
US-160 HWY 68.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
68.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.8 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
23.6 m (77 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999916000130371

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US-160 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US-160 HWY against other structures in Clark and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US-160 HWY?

US-160 HWY in Clark, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US-160 HWY inspected?

US-160 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US-160 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US-160 HWY?

US-160 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US-160 HWY?

US-160 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US-160 HWY and does age affect safety?

US-160 HWY was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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